Acmeological aspects of training prospective german language teachers

The paper deals with the acmeological aspects of prospective German language teachers' training. The essence of the acmeological approach, which is to help the individual to achieve a higher level of their own abilities, is specified in certain acmeological principles that can be introduced into the process of professional training of German language teachers. They include the following: the principle of humanism, the principle of professional development, the principle of personal development, the principle of activity, the principle of connection of personal and cultural development, the principle of pragmatism. It is established that the consideration of acmeological aspects in the training of prospective German language teachers can be an effective means of increasing their motivation to acquire professionally significant skills and abilities, as well as the implementation of acquired knowledge and skills in further professional activities.